Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

A garden entrance and an ancient aqueduct

The museum explores human dignity, dialogue and shared life in a diverse society, drawing on Jewish tradition and universal values. Its building gives you something tangible to look at before the exhibitions begin. Portuguese limestone surrounds a large south-facing glass wall. The entrance leads through Tikkun Olam Garden towards an urban plaza and an open-air amphitheatre containing a restored remnant of an ancient aqueduct. Around 18,800 square metres are arranged across four levels, with a monumental staircase at the centre. The museum says construction was completed in 2023. Its permanent exhibitions are opening in stages, so the building should not be taken as a promise that every planned gallery is available.

Three exhibitions on the guided route

Age limits and difficult material

Booking the exhibition visit

Format

Guided tour

The official pages describe one route covering all three exhibitions. Access to 06:29 and Love in the Shadow of War is by guided tour only.

Length

Around 90 minutes

This is the exhibition tour length. Outdoor walking tours have a separate timetable and duration.

Reservations

Book ahead

Places on each tour are limited. Select the session you need on the museum website.

Hebrew tours

Sun–Thu: 10:00, 14:00, 16:00; Fri: 10:00, 11:00

These are published tour departure times, rather than continuous walk-in admission.

English tours

Sun–Fri: 12:00

Check availability for your date when booking. The published timetable does not list a Russian-language session.

Regular hours and last admission

Sunday–Thursday

09:30–18:00

Last admission at 16:30.

Friday

09:30–14:00

Last admission at 13:00.

Saturday

Closed

These are the general museum hours. Evening events have their own programme times.

November 2026 schedule changes

Walking tours beyond the museum

Two separate Hebrew-language walks take the discussion into Jerusalem and last up to three hours. Between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai looks at disagreement through neighbourhoods including Nahalat Shiva, the Hillel and Shammai streets area, HaNeviim and Ethiopia streets, Mea Shearim and Musrara. Buildings and People explores places including Mahane Israel, the historic Palace Hotel and the YMCA, ending in Yemin Moshe. The museum lists the latter walk for ages 15 and over. Both start at the main museum entrance and depend on minimum enrolment and weather conditions. Wear comfortable walking shoes and choose a walking-tour date separately from your exhibition session.

Education and the cultural programme

The education department runs the School of Civic Discourse and a Leadership Academy. Their work addresses constructive dialogue, civic participation and relationships between communities. School parties, workplace groups and other organised visitors should coordinate a programme with the education department. Performances and cultural events use a separate calendar. Planned permanent displays such as the Social Lab remain distinct from the exhibitions currently advertised for visiting; check the programme for your date before expecting access.

Finding the entrance and contacting the museum

Museum address

32 Hillel Street, Jerusalem, 9458132

In Hebrew: הלל 32, ירושלים. The entrance is through Tikkun Olam Garden.

Light rail

City Hall or Jaffa Center

The museum gives an approximate six-minute walk from these stops.

Parking entrance

33 Hillel Street

The adjacent car park uses a different street number from the museum. Check height restrictions if arriving in a tall vehicle.

Telephone

*5548

The museum’s public Israeli short number.

Email and website

[email protected] · motj.org.il

Use the official website to choose exhibition sessions, walking tours and cultural events.

Access facilities and vehicle limits

The accessibility statement lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and routes, two accessible public lifts, accessible toilets and wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. Hearing assistance is available in the halls. Designated parking spaces are listed, with tall accessible vehicles accommodated only on the car park entrance level. The stated clearance for vehicles proceeding through the parking levels is 1.8 metres. Contact the museum on *5548 before visiting if you need a particular route or assistance. The presence of equipment does not establish that every tour meets an individual visitor’s requirements.

Questions before you go

• Where is the museum entrance? The museum is at 32 Hillel Street, Jerusalem, 9458132, entered through Tikkun Olam Garden. The adjacent car park entrance is at 33 Hillel Street.
• Can I visit the exhibitions independently? 06:29 and Love in the Shadow of War require a guided tour. The advertised main route covers three exhibitions, with advance registration.
• How long is the visit? Allow around 90 minutes for the exhibition tour. Separate outdoor walking tours can last up to three hours.
• Can children join? 06:29 is restricted to ages 16 and over. The Buildings and People walk is listed for ages 15 and over. Check the conditions of other programmes separately.
• Which tour languages are available? The museum publishes Hebrew and English exhibition tours. The English departure is listed at 12:00, Sunday to Friday. The two walking tours described here operate in Hebrew.
• Is the museum open on Friday or Saturday? Regular Friday hours are 09:30–14:00, with last admission at 13:00. Saturday is closed. The announced closures on 13, 19 and 22 November 2026 override regular hours.
• How do I get there by public transport? The museum recommends the City Hall and Jaffa Center light-rail stops, approximately six minutes away on foot.
• What wheelchair facilities are provided? The museum lists an accessible entrance, lifts, toilets and designated parking. Call *5548 to coordinate your route and any specific assistance.
• How can I contact the museum and choose a session? Call *5548 or email [email protected]. The official site, motj.org.il, has programmes and registration. Recheck your session and any schedule changes before travelling.